Some key factors in buying a home overlap whether it is for personal use or as an investment property. The neighborhood for example, determines your neighbors and your tenants and your commute. With close proximity to downtown Baltimore, (remember when we used to go to work every day?) and nearby Johns Hopkins Bayview, Greektown is one of the great places to buy or rent. The amenities is a great factor in its favor. Despite the name, the area has been the original ?melting pot? in Baltimore, bringing diversity and the best from every culture for many decades. You can find the best kept culinary secrets around the corner and parks, gyms, public transportation links within easy reach. The nearby Yard 56 is also an indicator of growth in the area, bringing added businesses to Baltimore?s already healthy job market. The next factor is appreciation potential. A property that - with a few cosmetic changes and minor renovations - would give you good equity or attract tenants who can pay higher rents. This will also raise the value of the property if you choose to sell it after a few years. Which brings us to these two properties, available individually or as a package, they exemplify the tenets listed. They are ready to produce income but they can be updated to suit your outlook for personal or investment use. Advance notice will be required for a showing, as they are both currently rented. (604 Oldham str, Baltimore MD 21224 & 628 Rappolla str, Baltimore MD 21224)